Spell check...

Reid was taking a shower tonight as I was putting up clothes in the bedroom. He calls out thinking he has found a spelling mistake on a bottle of body wash. The conversation went as follows:

Reid: Mom, what does w-a-s-h spell?

Me: Wash.

Reid: No, it doesn't. Come look at the bottle. W-a-s-h. What does it spell?

Me: It spells wash.

Reid: (Puzzled) Hmmmm. I always thought it was spelled w-a-r-s-h. Warsh. Just like it sounds.

Now typically, a spelling mistake would make my skin crawl...the English teacher just comes out in me. However, because I know how I personally pronounce this word, I am perfectly ok with my son thinking it is spelled that way. Just embrace the southern roots, son.

On a side note, Josh thinks its hilarious that I pronounce it this way as well. He constantly questions me if a waRshing of clothes is different in some way from a regular washing of them. Yes, he thinks he is quite the comedian, but I love him anyway.

Thankful

* The following commentary is entirely by Reid with a little typing help from mom.

We went to my Nanny and Papa's house to spend Thanksgiving. Me and Josh went hunting together, but we didn't find a turkey or deer. But, the next time Josh went I didn't go because I thought like last time he wouldn't find a deer or a turkey. But, he did find a deer. It was a mama deer so, he didn't shoot it. He didn't find a turkey either. Then, I wanted to go when Josh found a deer - a mama deer. Uncle Jason, Aunt Kim and my cousin Blake came over to eat with us. We played football. We got up at 2am to go shopping one morning. It was still dark. I played with Blake a little bit. I would run and Blake would try to find me and then I would get under the table where it would slow Blake down, so I had some time to run and hide. Then Nanny got Blake and I McDonald's. We ate then I took a nap.

When we were about to go, me, Papa, Josh and Nanny played another game of football before mom, Josh and I left. I had a great time with my Nanny and Papa spending Thanksgiving.

By: Reid

Proof

Not that my blog fans (which consists of my family and a couple of friends) don't believe that my hubby won the Conference this year in football...here is the proof.


Can't say it enough...we are proud of you Hubby!

Oh, happy day!

I am officially in the last year of my twenties...and so far it has been wonderful. Josh and I have a tradition of the "Birthday Week." This means that we celebrate the entire week when it is mine, Josh's or Reid's birthday. We try to make it special in every way. It may be little things each day, but meaningful. For example, this week, Josh has cleaned the kitchen and loaded the dishes a couple of nights after dinner, took me to dinner one night, and sent beautiful Gerber daisies (my favorite) to me at school.

My birthday flowers

Saturday morning Josh and Reid took off for a special "errand" and returned with a cake, roses, donuts and of course, a Dr. Pepper from Sonic (Reid even ordered "easy on the ice"). All were Reid's ideas for my birthday morning...my son knows me so well. So we all cuddled up on the couch, ate cake and chocolate donuts for breakfast and began our day. Sounds perfect, huh? I agree.

Reid's surprises for me

Reid requested they write, "I love you, Mom" on the cake especially for me

The roses Reid picked out were gorgeous!

Saturday evening, we met up with our good friends, Eston and Courtney for dinner and drinks at Chamberlyne...good food and great company.

It really has been a fabulous day/week with many memories that I will never forget. My boys (and the rest of my family) made me feel special and oh so loved! It most certainly was a happy day...

Conference Champs!

Just a short but sweet CONGRATULATIONS to my hubby. With their win tonight, his team became the conference champs!

It was an awesome season babe -- we are, yet again, so amazingly proud of you!

Halloween, Football and Family

On Wednesday, Josh's mom and stepdad (aka Mimi and Papi) flew in from Wyoming to spend some time with us. We were so happy that they were able to take some time off and come down. Josh's Thursday night game got cancelled due to the monsoon that came that day so it was rescheduled for Saturday. His family got to see him in action on Saturday as they beat the #1 team in their conference. It was such a great game and extremely exciting until the very end. Saturday night we took Reid on a Trick or Treating Hayride with some other friends. We all had a really fun time and Mimi and Papi got to experience their first hayride for Halloween.

Unfortunately, Monday morning came too quickly and Josh's parents had to head back home. It was so wonderful to have them here since we don't often get to see them. They ended their trip with purchasing some lotto tickets...we are keeping our fingers crossed! Hope you had a good time, Mimi and Papi!

Josh in action...hot isn't he? :)

Reid with Courtney (one of his "girlfriends")

Reid giving the congratulatory high five to his Josh.

Mimi, Papi, Josh and Reider

Our future MVP practicing his kicking skills on the field after the game.

Striking a pose before we head out to trick or treat.

Hanging out waiting for the hayride to start.

And that sweet wink that melts my heart.